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Pakistan vs Australia, 1st Test: "Brave Enough To Take On Opportunities," Says Pat Cummins

Australia's arrival in Pakistan for their first Test tour of the country since 1998 has been billed as a significant event for the cricket world and it is definitely important. Pat Cummins turn to his team's batting line up saying there could be times when the scoreboard will only tick over at two runs an over and they have to be prepared to bat. The Australian captain said they have to learn the beats of playing Test cricket on the sub-continent pitches to win against the hosts. "There could be times when the scoreboard is only ticking over at two runs an over and for our batting group we've just got to be prepared to bat and bat and bat," said Pat Cummins as reported by ESPNcricinfo.

Pakistan promise 'quality cricket' in Test

Pakistan are determined to give Australia a "tough time" in the opening Test in Rawalpindi, despite losing three players to injuries and ailment.

Test cricket is 'real cricket', says Virat Kohli

Test cricket is the "real cricket", Virat Kohli said on Thursday ahead of his 100th game for India in the five-day format, his first since stepping down as captain in January.

2 Sheffield United selection dilemmas Paul Heckingbottom is facing ahead of Nottingham Forest test

Sheffield United will be desperate to bounce back from their recent defeat to Millwall by securing victory in tomorrow’s showdown with Nottingham Forest at Bramall Lane.

"Tyohar Me Holi, Batting Me...": Virender Sehwag Wishes Virat Kohli Ahead Of 100th Test In His Inimitable Style

Wishes have been pouring in for former India captain Virat Kohli ahead of his 100th Test match. Several Indian cricket greats and legends have shared their views about Kohli, spoken about the time when they first saw or heard of him and also wished him luck for his 100th Test match. Among them in Kohli's statemate and former India teammate Virender Sehwag, who wished him in his inimitable style.

Rohit Sharma Opens Up On Cheteshwar Pujara And Ajinkya Rahane's Future In Test Cricket

India skipper Rohit Sharma on Thursday said that it will not be easy to fill the shoes of seasoned campaigners Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane. India and Sri Lanka will lock horns in a two-match Test series, beginning Friday in Mohali. Rahane and Pujara have been dropped for the Tests and it will be interesting to see who comes into the side.

"He Made Everyone Love Test Cricket: Irfan Pathan On Virat Kohli

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan on Thursday congratulated Virat Kohli ahead of his 100th test appearance, saying that he made everyone fall in love with the longest format all over again. "Test cricket was limping and that's when it found a magical physio in Virat Kohli. He came, He conquered and He made everyone love test cricket all over again! Congratulations @imVkohli on your remarkable achievement," tweeted Irfan.

Watch: Ravi Shastri Shares Video Of Virat Kohli Taking The "Tracer Bullet" Challenge, Wishes Him For 100th Test Match

Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli formed a formidable partnership during their time at the helm of Indian cricket in the recent years gone by. Such was their domination in Test cricket that the Test team achieved heights never seen before in foreign conditions. All this, though, wouldn't have been possible without their camaraderie off the field where both shared a strong bond. With Shastri's departure post the T20 World Cup in 2021, the much-feared captain-coach partnership was finally broken. However, both showcase their respect and admiration for each other whenever possible.

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Pakistan vs Australia, 1st Test: "Brave Enough To Take On Opportunities," Says Pat Cummins

Pakistan promise 'quality cricket' in Test

Test cricket is 'real cricket', says Virat Kohli

2 Sheffield United selection dilemmas Paul Heckingbottom is facing ahead of Nottingham Forest test

"Tyohar Me Holi, Batting Me...": Virender Sehwag Wishes Virat Kohli Ahead Of 100th Test In His Inimitable Style

Rohit Sharma Opens Up On Cheteshwar Pujara And Ajinkya Rahane's Future In Test Cricket

"He Made Everyone Love Test Cricket: Irfan Pathan On Virat Kohli

Watch: Ravi Shastri Shares Video Of Virat Kohli Taking The "Tracer Bullet" Challenge, Wishes Him For 100th Test Match